Isabella's pov; Butler assisted me in transporting my trip bag from my room to the car while Mateo was loading the travel bag into the car. I got into the car and waited for Mr Martinez to come outside the house to say goodbye. I wanted to see him before going to the camp because during breakfast, I didn't get to see him. When I asked the workers, they said he was still in his room. I assumed I'd see him if I ate my breakfast slowly, but he didn't come down. I waited at the table for him after breakfast, but he never showed up.According to the maids and Butlers who work in his residence, he's never been a late riser. Why, then, is he still in his room? Was it because of the kiss from the night before? Was he feeling awkward to look at me or... Was he timid? My own ideas made me chuckle."Shall we go, Ms Garcia?" Mateo questioned as I watched the main door of the house waiting for Mr Martinez to emerge."Could you possibly wait a minute longer?""Certainly, Ms Garcia." He then got int

Isabella's pov;The third day of camp,"Since you were hiking and playing treasure hunt these two days, you would have recognised the layout of Mount Diablo by now, so today we will be going on a field trip up the mountain, which is the main purpose we came here for," Ms Devlin said after eating breakfast. "Because every plant in the park is protected, collecting or destroying anything inside the park, including mushrooms, is prohibited, bring anything you need to take notes with you, such as a note and a pen, and when you're ready, gather at the big rock at 8 a.m. sharp." And then he departed."Why are you still standing here?" Sophia shook me. "Let's go to the tent and get our belongings."I nodded and followed her to the tent. How could she act as if nothing had happened? Is it because it happened a long time ago? Was it true that time made us stronger? However, losing someone close to our hearts... Argh! If I were in her place, I'm sure I'd be in a state of trauma right now."Hey!"

Isabella's pov;Museum of Sonoma County.Museum? Of all places, did he really want to take me here?I'm standing in front of a structure carved with an ancient design and bearing the name Museum of Sonoma County. What brought Mr Martinez here? Is this where he wanted me to go? After my mother's workplace, this is the most boring location on the planet I've ever been."What are you waiting for? Come on." He motioned for me to follow him inside.When I entered the museum, I felt like I should have gone to school today, I should have pretended to have something essential to accomplish. What am I doing here? Why did I say yes when he asked me? I'm not happy here. It's very quiet. Because the place was so quiet, I could hear people's footsteps. It felt like I was in some haunted place.Mr Martinez paused in front of an artwork near the entrance for a long time, staring at it. I'm starting to feel sleepy here. A guy in his late 50s glared at me when I let out a yawn while waiting for him to

Alexander Martinez's p.o.v;Mr Johnson, "I spoke with Mrs Rodriguez's secretary about the meeting, Sir, and she asked us to be there at 2 p.m at the Rodriguez corporation.""Okay.""Regarding the appointment with Mr. Miller, he stated that he is leaving for overseas tomorrow and requested if you were available today. What should I say to him, Sir?""All right, set up a meeting with him once I return from Rodriguez corp after meeting Olivia."(Rodriguez corp - Alexander Martinez refers to the 'Rodriguez corporation' as 'Rodriguez corp' in this context.)"Sir, yes.""Do you know where teenage girls like to go these days?""You make us sound like we're from another era, Sir."I offered a blank stare and scanned my phone on my own."Did you ask me for a recommendation for Bella, Sir?"I nodded and started looking for outdoor locations to visit in Santa Rosa and not far from here because I had an appointment with Olivia after that."Because Bella does a lot of jobs and as a socialite, I thi

Alexander Martinez's pov;What am I supposed to wear today? I always wore suits because I only went to my firm or other companies for business meetings so it was never a problem, but today I was perplexed. How come? Since I accepted Isabella's invitation to a date. Why did I accept it? I wouldn't be in this situation if I hadn't agreed. After heaving a sigh, I grabbed a suit.When I stepped down the stairs, I found Isabella standing idle in the middle of the stairs without moving a bit. Why didn't she move? What on earth is she doing by standing like a mannequin?I asked her, "Are you planning to remain here the entire day?"I stepped down and went to the eating area after she moved away. From across the corridor, she addressed me, "Mr. Martinez!" I waited for her to complete her phrase. She looked pissed off."You should have told me in advance if you have to go to the office. Why did you agree to me yesterday and now, you're ready to leave for the office?""What?""You should have